Plumbing wiring may be required during major repairs or in the event of a breakdown of the water supply. This process can be carried out independently, without the involvement of specialists, the main thing is to have the appropriate tool available and be able to handle it. The work is carried out according to a predetermined plan, divided into several main stages. It includes the location of communication elements, you can draw up a diagram yourself, or find it on the appropriate resources.
Plumbing layout: preparation for work
First of all, you need to make a list of necessary communications and plumbing fixtures. For example, a washing machine and a toilet require a connection to the sewerage and cold water supply, and hot water is additionally supplied to the washbasin and shower (bath). Plumbing and heating require competent work, as non-compliance with the rules canbackfire.
You also need to decide on the number of shut-off valves, such elements must be installed on the inlet to the washing machine, cold and hot water. If desired, they can be mounted on the water supply to the toilet, this is especially convenient in case of a cistern breakdown, since repairs do not require shutting off the general water supply system.
Plumbing Pricing
When all devices and pipes are completely replaced, it may take several days to complete. Many are interested in the cost of this service, it depends on several factors:
- complexity of work and the time allotted for its implementation;
- number of installed devices, nodes and other basic items;
- type of plumbing.
For example, a shower complex with extensive functionality is more difficult to install than a standard cast-iron bath. Also, the cost increases when using additional services.
For plumbing work, prices may vary from different specialists and firms. On average, installing a sink will cost 1,700 rubles, and installing a standard faucet will cost 800 rubles. When choosing a company, you should focus not only on the prices of the services provided, but also on the professionalism of the employees, it will also not be superfluous to study the reviews on specialized resources.
Position rules
After choosing the type of plumbing and purchasing it, you need to decide on the placement of all devices. At the same time, it is desirable to includethe room and put at least a few elements in the intended place to make sure that they are conveniently located. Next, a plumbing layout is drawn up on a piece of paper, while it is worth considering some features and rules:
- bends for sewerage can be made in the form of a “tee” without a vertical part;
- the main pipeline is placed above the floor surface, from it water outlets go through tees;
- Plumbing should be located to provide easy access to flexible hose and piping connections;
- sewer and water pipes should be as close as possible to each other so that they can be hidden behind a special box;
- crossing pipes is highly undesirable, plumbing should also be connected as simply as possible;
- piping doesn't have to be complicated, it's necessary to be able to do it yourself.
Materials
There are many different materials, they are selected depending on the complexity of installation and type of installation.
Wiring plumbing with polypropylene pipes is made using a special tool called a soldering iron. It can be rented at a store that sells related products, or you can buy it. The first option is more rational if one-time use is necessary. Using the tool does not cause difficulties, the main thing is to be aware of strong heat and be careful when working. Also worth checking outinstruction. In some cases, an assistant may be required.
Installation of plumbing requires the use of PVC fittings to connect and rotate pipes at the required angle. They are selected according to the size of the latter. When buying, it is worth taking a few spare elements, they may be needed in case of uneven soldering.
Features
When using a soldering iron, the resulting joints become one-piece, and if there are any defects, a part of the pipeline must be cut off to eliminate them. Couplings are used to extend a pipe that is not long enough.
One of the stages of work is the connection of special fittings to the end outlets, on the one hand a flexible hose is connected to them, and on the other a pipe is fixed.
Plumbing in a new building is done in two main ways:
- Soldering pipes starts from the riser towards plumbing fixtures.
- The plumbing element farthest from the riser is connected first.
Flush mounting
If it is necessary to carry out independent work, the scheme should be simplified as much as possible. For example, plumbing runs along the floor, and a pipe is pulled to each device in wall structures in a perpendicular arrangement.
Propylene pipes are reliable, durable and easy to use, for their installation, as noted earlier, a heating tool is needed, it will provide a tight and high-qualityconnections.
The installation of hidden plumbing has gained the most popularity, due to the convenience of repair work and maintaining the appearance of the room. First you need to make strobes in the floor and walls, while you need to make sure that the dimensions of the recesses and the materials used are consistent. The next step is to install a valve and a filter with a suitable level of cleaning. Do not forget about the water flow meter and the pressure sensor, the latter is of particular importance in the absence of a stable pressure and frequent excess of the established norms.
Connectors
The collector is a cylinder that has several outlets and one inlet, its main advantage is the simplification of connection to plumbing fixtures. After it, the required number of shut-off valves and adapters are installed. It also ensures even distribution of the liquid, which contributes to the same pressure at each point. The formed holes are hidden behind the plaster, on which the desired decorative coating is applied. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the cost of the system, since in addition to the manifolds themselves with valves, a large number of fittings and pipes are required.
Free access must be provided to the connections, it is necessary for the periodic replacement of seals and repair of the water supply. After the pipes are installed on the elements connected to the plumbing fixtures, the fittings and flexible hoses used asconnections to consumers.
Sewerage
The need for a soldering iron does not arise when working with sewer pipes, to assemble them, it is enough to insert them into each other. With the help of fittings, you can simplify the task, and if shortcomings are identified, you can easily eliminate them by disassembling the system.
Plumbing layout does not cause any particular difficulties and is subject to several rules:
- pipe connections should be made in such a way that elements with a smaller size are inserted into fittings or pipes with a larger diameter;
- the outlet to the sewer from the toilet must be within 110 mm, while for pipes coming from the washbasin, washing machine and shower, this parameter is 50 mm;
- to the main riser pipes should go with a slight slope.
Recommendations
It is undesirable that the wiring of plumbing in a new building is complicated by various intersections, as they can lead to “jamming” when using two devices at the same time, it is also recommended to connect devices in series.
In some cases, it is difficult to clear the blockage through the drain hole, this task can be simplified even during the repair process by installing an additional tee fitting on the sewer pipe. Through its upper opening, which is closed with a special plug, you can quickly remove the blockage. It is worth remembering that if the plumbing layout projectimplies a hidden type of installation, there must always be access to the connections for inspection and repair.
Rubber seals must be present at all joints of sewer pipes, they will prevent leakage of sewage and the appearance of an unpleasant odor. During installation, it is important to connect all the elements as tightly as possible. The organization of a permanent slope is carried out using special clamps that fix the necessary pipe sections on the walls. Among the main elements that must be installed are a shut-off valve and a coarse filter.
